Are you dating online? Our resident sexpert Dr Pam Spurr gives her advice on how to find love online

No surprise, really. What’s more exciting? Meeting a deadline or meeting a sexy Mr or Ms Right on a dating app?

The problem is increasing numbers of singles are scathing about online experiences. The apps and websites have failed to work wonders for their love-lives. But armed with key insider-info you increase your chances.

Here are seven must-know things to attract the right guy...

1. Avoid booze.

You might love a party but you’re less likely to get the good guys keen if you mention booze. Research shows that profiles with boozing-mentions ended up with fewer successful relationships. It might be that ‘players’ are attracted to these kinds of mentions.

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2. Keep it short.

Think a guy wants to know all about you? Think again! Studies show men spend 50% less time reading profiles than women. They switch off. So write your profile and then cut some of it out!

Also avoid the flipping obvious in your profile. Some research suggests that if state you like pets, pizza, and walks in parks (who doesn’t?) you don’t stand out.

3. Be honest

This one will surprise you. It’s a common belief that flagging up you’re into a serious relationship will send a man swiping left. But research shows you shouldn’t be coy. That by flagging-up you’re looking for love or something serious, you’re more likely to attract like-minded men.

4. Stick to one or two apps

You assume signing up for multiple apps/sites gives you more chance to meet Prince Charming? Not so. One study found women on more than two apps at a time had higher stress levels probably because it takes loads of time checking replies, etc. Stress is not attractive!

Stick to one or two apps/sites. If you don’t have any love-joy, delete your account/s before signing up to others.

5. Don't fib

It’s tempting to fib about your feminine charms in your profile. 80% of singles fib with men most likely to add a couple centimetres of height and women taking off a few kilos or five years off their age.

The problem is singles get annoyed discovering you’ve fibbed. Weigh up the risks of an ego-flattering profile versus sticking pretty much to the truth.

Also be prepared to lower your expectations when meeting him. Men are more likely to massage their job titles. He says he’s a ‘navigational manager’ meaning he stocks shelves at the local shop.

Upload a picture of your smiling to your profile for better chances of him swiping right, according to Dr Pam Spurr

6. Don't say sorry

Don’t be apologetic in your profile about being online single. It’s now seen as the way to go. Only eight years ago, 60% thought online dating was for ‘sad’ singletons, now only 17% say they’d never try it.

7. Smile!

It’s simple – smile. Although a Goth might be attracted to a frown, research shows men are put off by non-smiling photos. You assume they’re checking out your bust-line - and they do. But the first thing they notice is a smile plus ‘smiling’ eyes. Don’t miss out because you’ve gone for a more moody look.

And finally...

If he sends you ‘d-pix’ straight away, he’s after sex. Don’t assume because he lists things you like on his profile, that he’s just being cheeky. No, he’s seeing how quickly he can get you into sexy chat and more. Fine if that’s all you want.